The
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, was
established in 2007 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The University
strives for excellence and is poised to become one of the best Universities of
Petroleum in the world. The University is committed to the production of
high-level manpower, engaging in cutting-edge research and community service
for the achievement of National development goals and global relevance.
The
University is excellence-driven and is poised to become one of the best
Universities of Petroleum in the world.
Applications
are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Director of Works and Services
Location: Effurun,
Delta
Job Summary
- The Director of Works and Services is the head of the Works and
Services Department.
- He reports to the Vice-Chancellor and is responsible for the overall
administration, coordination, and management of all works and services in
the University, providing leadership in planning, execution, and
monitoring of infrastructural projects.
- He shall, in addition, perform such other functions as may be
directed by the Governing Council and the Vice-Chancellor.
Responsibilities
- Providing professional and administrative leadership for the
University's Health Centre Directorate.
- Coordinating and supervising the activities of medical doctors,
nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists and other healthcare personnel
of the Directorate.
- Developing and implementing policies and programmes for effective
and efficient healthcare delivery in the University.
- Ensuring the provision of quality preventive, diagnostic, curative
and emergency medical services.
- Advising the Vice-Chancellor and University Management on medical,
public health and occupational health matters.
- Preparing and implementing the Directorate's annual budget and
ensuring the prudent management of medical facilities, equipment and
resources.
- Coordinating healthcare provision, disease prevention, immunization,
medical screening and other public health initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant professional standards, healthcare
regulations and medical ethics.
- Establishing and maintaining effective referral arrangements with
tertiary hospitals and other healthcare institutions.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.
Requirements
Candidates
must:
- Possess a good honours Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical or
Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution. Possession of a
higher degree (Master or PhD) is an added advantage;
- Have a minimum of 18 years post-qualification experience;
- Have served as a Deputy Director for not less than five (5) years;
- Have spent a minimum of nine (9) years cumulatively in cognate
experience in senior management within a public tertiary institution;
- Be registered with COREN and have evidence of a valid practicing
license;
- Not exceed sixty-five (65) years of age upon completion of the
five-year tenure;
- Be in excellent health condition and exude a pleasant disposition.
In addition, candidates must be ICT compliant.
Tenure:
- The successful candidate for the office of the Director of Works and
Services shall have a single term of five (5) years from the effective
date of appointment.
Remuneration and other
Conditions of Service
- The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable
to the position of a Director of Works and Services, Federal Universities
in Nigeria, and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal
Government of Nigeria and the University’s Governing Council, as
appropriate.
Application Closing Date
13th
November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and photocopies of relevant
credentials. The curriculum vitae should contain the following information:
- Full Name (Surname first, in capital letters)
- Place and Date of Birth
- Age (Birth certificate/Attestation of Age Declaration as issued by
the Nigerian Population Commission)
- Gender
- Marital Status
- Number and Ages of Children
- Postal Address
- Permanent Home Address
- Nationality
- State of Origin and LGA
- E-mail Address and Phone Numbers
- Schools attended with dates
- Academic qualifications obtained with dates, i.e., Degree(s),
including Dates/Class and Institutions, and/or any other qualifications
and distinctions (photocopies of certificates to be attached)
- Work experience/previous employment(s); Position(s), Date(s)
- Membership of Professional Bodies
- Present employment, status, salary (details with work schedule)
- Names and addresses of three (3) referees
All
applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked
"POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF WORKS AND SERVICES" at the top left-hand
corner and addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Federal University of Petroleum Resources,
P.M.B. 1221, Effurun,
Delta State, Nigeria.
Referees Report
Applicants
should request their referees to forward confidential reports directly to the
Registrar under confidential cover with the envelope marked "POSITION OF
DIRECTOR OF WORKS AND SERVICES"
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
